Craftsman 917.203920 Operator's Manual

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TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and terminalscan cause the battery to "leak" power.1. Remove terminal guard.2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable firstthen RED battery cable and removebattery from tractor.3. Rinse the battery with plain water anddry.4. Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush until bright.5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleumjelly.6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACINGBATTERY" in the Service and Adjust-ments section of this manual).TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCEThe transaxle was sealed at the factory andfluid maintenance is not required for the lifeof the transaxle. Should the transaxle everleak or require servicing, contact your near-est Sears or other qualified service center.V-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after100 hours of operation and replace if neces-sary. The belts are not adjustable. Replacebelts if they begin to slip from wear.ENGINELUBRICATIONOnly use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SG-SL Select theoil's SAE viscosity grade according to yourexpected operating temperature.SAE VISCOSITY GRADESF -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100o -10 -2; -1; ; ;o _0 10 4;TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGENOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,they will result in increased oil consumptionwhen used above 32°F/0°C. Check yourengine oil level more frequently to avoidpossible engine damage from running lowon oil.Change the oil after every 50 hours ofoperation or at least once a year if the tractoris not used for 50 hours in one year.Check the crankcase oil level before startingthe engine and after each eight (8) hoursof operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipsticksecurely each time you check the oil level.TO CHANGE ENGINE OILDetermine temperature range expectedbefore oil change. All oil must meet APIservice classification SG-SL.• Ensure tractor is on level surface.• Oil will drain more freely when warm.• Catch oil in a suitable container.LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL1. Raise hood.2. Remove fastener from lower dash cover.CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover care-fully to ensure cover tabs are not broken.3. Slide lower dash cover up to releasecover tabs from tapered slots in lowerdash and remove.Lower DashCover_ ___ [_/_Fastene4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be carefulnot to allow dirt to enter the engine whenchanging oil.5. Remove yellow cap from end of drainvalve and install the drain tube onto thefitting.6. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardand turning counterclockwise.7. To open, pull out on the drain valve.ClosedandLockedOil Drain ValveDrainTubeYellow Ca8. Afteroil has drained completely, close andlock the drain valve by pushing inwardand turning clockwise until the pin is inthe locked position as shown.9. Removethedraintubeand replacethecaponto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve.10. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. Forapproximate capacity see "PRODUCTSPECI FICATIO NS" section ofthis manual.18